‘The Poker Encyclopedia’ released.
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Monday, 10 December 2007

Elkan Allan may well have been remembered as one of the most
innovative men in media and television production, but few knew
that he was also a keen poker player. When he died in November
2006, he was in the middle of ‘The Poker Encyclopedia’, a book

Elkan Allan may well have been remembered as one of the most
innovative men in media and television production, but few knew
that he was also a keen poker player. When he died in November
2006, he was in the middle of ‘The Poker Encyclopedia’, a book
designed to be the ultimate reference guide for poker players. The
book was completed after his death by the young poker writer Hannah
Mackay, and has now been published through Portico Books.
The book will be a saviour for those of us who have poker
questions or disputes which need answering. Entries range from Al
Alvarez, Johnny Moss and Chris Moneymaker, whilst also providing
definitive rulings, reference and poker terminology. So if you need
to know your implied pot odds from your prop bets, your check
raises from your bad beats, or if you just want to browse through
for some interesting trivia tidbits, this is the book for you. It
will be selling for £14.99.
Allan was best known for his work in television. A script writer
for the 1960’s TV version of Batman, introducing the TV listings
page and working on the production of the cult music show ‘Ready
Steady Go!’, he was described by The Guardian newspaper as ‘one of
the most influential innovators in British media in the 20th
century’.